Table 4.
Top 20 Complementary and Alternative Medicines in 2006–2010, All Medical Specialties
| CAM | Frequency of use (n) | CAM visits (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Fish oil | 34,880,000 | 31.8 |
| Glucosamine | 16,630,000 | 15.2 |
| Omega-3 | 12,070,000 | 11.0 |
| Glucosamine chondroitin | 8,270,000 | 7.5 |
| Lovaza® | 5,860,000 | 5.4 |
| COQ-10 | 4,260,000 | 3.9 |
| Melatonin | 3,120,000 | 2.8 |
| Saw palmetto | 2,670,000 | 2.4 |
| Flaxseed oil | 2,230,000 | 2.0 |
| Lutein | 2,040,000 | 1.9 |
| Omacor® | 1,880,000 | 1.7 |
| Flaxseed | 1,610,000 | 1.5 |
| Red yeast rice | 1,590,000 | 1.4 |
| Coenzyme Q10 | 1,560,000 | 1.4 |
| Garlic pill | 1,470,000 | 1.3 |
| Acidophilus | 1,330,000 | 1.2 |
| Osteo Bi-flex® | 1,210,000 | 1.1 |
| Chondroitin sulfate | 1,170,000 | 1.1 |
| Align® | 1,120,000 | 1.0 |
| Probiotica® | 920,000 | 0.8 |
CAM, complementary and alternative medicine.